The Silver Pascal Coder

Sneak peek at the next video... breathing exercise with paintbox and timer and gradient colors!

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

The Silver Pascal Coder

No video this weekend :(

An injured kookaburra and calls to RSPCA have interrupted regular programming (TV reference). Right now waiting for them to come back to collect the injured bird. I'll try to have a next video done in the beginning of the week. Happy coding y'all!

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 14

The Silver Pascal Coder

Pascal fans, mark your calendars! Pascal Conference 2025 is on 18–21 September in Germany.
Meet fellow devs, share ideas, and hear from many great speakers from both the Free Pascal and Delphi worlds.
Details & sign-up: pascalconference.com/
💛 Sharing the love!

4 months ago | [YT] | 16

The Silver Pascal Coder

No new video this week as there were other things I was involved in, BUT...

I'm organizing my next series of videos and would like your input on priorities. All content focuses on modern Pascal development using Delphi, Free Pascal, and Lazarus.

Which topic interests you most?

• Data Structures & Algorithms in Pascal - Implementation tutorials and exploring whether you need to understand DSA when Pascal already provides the tools

• Pascal isn't Dead! - Addressing misconceptions and showcasing modern Pascal development

• Advanced Exception Handling - Moving beyond basic try-except blocks to build bulletproof Delphi apps

• Green Coding in Pascal - Writing environmentally-conscious, resource-efficient Pascal programs

• Learning from Successful Pascal Software - Analyzing well-built applications (HeidiSQL, Dev-C++, others) and their design patterns

• Modern UI Development - Improving the visual design and user experience of Pascal applications

• Database Application Development - Complete workflow from database design to Pascal implementation

These topics interconnect naturally - analyzing established software like HeidiSQL leads into UI improvement techniques, while efficient coding practices apply across all areas.

Let me know which topic appeals to you most, or mention specific Pascal challenges you're facing. Your input helps me decide both what to cover and how deep to go.

What's your biggest Pascal development hurdle right now?

4 months ago | [YT] | 16

The Silver Pascal Coder

Inline variable declarations in Pascal — here’s what I think about this modern tweak and how it fits (or not!) with Pascal’s goals. Worth the change or just extra noise?

Link to Article:
timcoatesinsights.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/i...

#Pascal #FreePascal #Delphi #ProgrammingThoughts

6 months ago | [YT] | 9

The Silver Pascal Coder

In Free Pascal, using const for parameters isn’t just about making them read-only — it’s also a optimization tool. When you write code like:

procedure DoSomething(const BigRecord: TMyLargeRecord);

You’re instructing the compiler:

"I promise not to change this AND feel free to optimize!"

Here’s what you gain:

✅ Avoids copying large structures on the stack
✅ Prevents accidental changes
✅ Enables extra compiler checks

(Source: www.freepascal.org/docs-html/ref/refsu67.html)

And a step toward greener code with faster and more energy-efficient apps. Good for performance and the planet. Do you use const just for safety, or for speed too?

(Hit Subscribe if you like tips that help you write cleaner, smarter, and more efficient Pascal code!)

#FreePascal #GreenCoding #PascalTips #LazarusIDE #EfficientCode #SustainableTech

6 months ago | [YT] | 14

The Silver Pascal Coder

It’s not just what language you use — it’s how you use it. Writing efficient algorithms and using compiled languages (instead of power-hungry interpreters) can really cut down on energy use.

💻 Free Pascal and Delphi compiles to native code, so your apps run faster and use less power. Good for performance and the planet! It makes sense!

#GreenCoding #FreePascal #Delphi #EnergyEfficientCode #ObjectPascal #EnergyEfficientTech

community.nasscom.in/communities/emerging-tech/why…

6 months ago | [YT] | 14

The Silver Pascal Coder

Pascal Tip of the Day:
You can use `+=` for string concatenation in modern Free Pascal!


Much cleaner than writing:
s := s + 'more text';


Now you can just do this:
s += 'more text';


Have you tried this yet?

Let me know if you would like more tips and tricks like this.

6 months ago | [YT] | 21

The Silver Pascal Coder

It seems that Lazarus 4.0 is now out. :)

So it looks like a new video will be out showing some of the new features in the next day(s). Who is excited for this release?

See this post for more details -

forum.lazarus.freepascal.org/index.php/topic,71050…

7 months ago | [YT] | 19

The Silver Pascal Coder

Happy New Year, everyone!

Stepping into 2025... what do YOU want to accomplish this year? Is it... mastering a new programming skill? Tackling a project you’ve been dreaming of? Something else?

Drop a comment below. Let’s make this year full of learning, growth, and success together! ✨

11 months ago | [YT] | 5